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Meystre Family History

Meystre Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mestre, Maestre, Meyette, Messore, Messer, Meyer, Cesare, Meise

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Where is the Meystre family from?

You can see how Meystre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meystre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meystre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meystre families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Meystre's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Meystre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meystre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Meystre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meystre census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 98 immigration records available for the last name Meystre. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Meystre. For the veterans among your Meystre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meystre lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Meystre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meystre in 1985 was 87, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meystre ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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